Volvo to Raise Polestar Stake to 19.9% via Debt-to-Equity Conversion
On March 31, Polestar announced that Volvo Cars has agreed to convert approximately $274 million in outstanding shareholder loans into…
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On March 31, Polestar announced that Volvo Cars has agreed to convert approximately $274 million in outstanding shareholder loans into…
No equity changes involved in this MoU—Lynk & Co remains under Geely control, while Volvo focuses on commercial execution to accelerate expansion.
Geely E5 and Starray EM-i now span nearly 20 mainstream European countries, backed by localized supply and service networks.
Chinese brands sold a combined 70,465 vehicles in Europe in January, up 80% YoY, lifting market share from 4% in January 2025 to 7.4%.
The recall covers both the single-motor Long Range and dual-motor Performance variants of the EX30, spanning over ten countries including the U.S., UK, Australia, and Brazil.
Sunwoda expects the settlement to impact its net profit attributable to shareholders in 2025 by RMB 500–800 million ($72–115 million).
In the reported three-month period, Volvo’s EV models together accounted for 49% of total deliveries, with BEVs representing 24% and PHEVs 25%.
The transaction does not require regulatory approval and is expected to close by February 5, 2026.
The cumulative European sales of the Seal U PHEV reached 72,667 units in 2025.
This clarification shifts core responsibility to the vehicle manufacturer’s system integration, not cell manufacturing.